Travel the California Wine Country: 50 Reasons to Love Sonoma County (part 5 of 5)
January 5th, 2008
41. Chocoholics Paradise
Some wine tasting tours also have chocolate tasting rooms, like the Jack London Village. The premium chocolates are made with extra quality milk to yield delicious dark chocolates. You may even get a free chocolate treat!
42. Reach Out and Touch the Stars
That’s how close heaven feels like when you look at the sky through the Robert Ferguson Observatory. Great for those who have interest in Astronomy. However, check their calendar for days of public viewings. The observatory is located at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. http://www.rfo.org
43. Visit Train Town
Kids will love it and adults too! This miniature rail road runs over 10 acres with over a mile of track. There are 3 antique cabooses that date back to the thirties, as well as steam and diesel engines. These are all made according to scale. Visitors can also go by the petting zoo or join the amusement rides. Train Town is found on Broadway and is open from Friday to Sunday. http://www.traintown.com
44. Art Meets Technology
Enjoy classic Italian Renaissance combined with state of the art sound and light equipment at the Sebastiani Theatre. Watch special performances while feeling you’ve gone back in time. It’s located at First St. East. http://www.sebastianitheatre.com
45. Learn to Cook
Sign up at Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School, the region’s best cooking school. You’ll learn everything from basic cooking skills to special courses on ethnic cuisine. You’ll also get strategies on running kitchens—perfect for professionals. The university also gives courses on the seasonal menus of famous chefs. http://www.ramekins.com
46. Get “Oil” the Facts
Sonoma may be known for its wine, but it also has a lot of other food industries, such as hand-made olive oils and wine inspired vinegars. Head for the B.R. Cohn Winery Olive Oils to find out how they use traditional methods (perfected to exacting precision) to make some of these gourmet products. It’s located at Glen Allen, along Sonoma Highway. http://www.brcohn.com
47. Enjoy California Cuisine
California’s abundant harvests, with fruits and vegetables available year round, has led to organic and healthy cuisine that fuses western and eastern flavors. Take a culinary tour and taste for yourself.
48. Buy a Guitar
Frankly there’s no better place. The Luthiers Gallery makes one of the best guitars handcrafted by the world’s independent craftsmen. You’ll find vintage, used and new guitars as well as accessories like strands, traps, picks, amps and strings. http://www.kleinguitars.com
49. Relax
It’s not a vacation if you’re stressed out while planning it. Sonoma’s studded with several spas that not only use the natural mineral sources but also offer massages, facials, and other beauty treatments. What an amazing way to relax and forget all your worries!
50. Arrange a trip – without a hassle!
Go to http://www.sonomacountytravels.com to save yourself time and money before you head to the Wine Country. You can also find information on attractions, flight schedules, and other services that will make it easy to plan and book your trip to Sonoma.



